Wolf VC Ceiling Hood Filter Light: Solid or Flashing Reminder

What Filter light solid / flashing means

On Wolf VC ceiling-mounted hoods such as the VC36S and VC48S, the filter light is a maintenance reminder. A solid light after 100 hours of blower use means clean the grease filters. A light flashing every 2 seconds after 200 hours means replace the charcoal filters. You reset it by holding the 3 button for 5 seconds. The hood is not damaged.

Common causes of Filter light solid / flashing

Solid light: 100 hours of blower use reached
Flashing light: 200 hours reached, charcoal filters due
Counter not reset after cleaning or replacement

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Shut the hood off and let it cool before reaching up. 2. For a solid light, remove and clean the grease filters, then dry them. 3. For a flashing light, replace the charcoal filters. 4. Refit everything, then hold 3 for 5 seconds to reset. 5. If the light stays on, call us.

! Why to stop there

The reminder is an owner task, so we only need to come if it will not reset.
Ceiling hoods are high and heavy, and filters are easy to refit wrongly.
We handle the filter change if you prefer, quote in writing first, and give a 30-day workmanship warranty.

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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50Wolf V Series Hood Code 50: Frequency Detection Wrongly Read 50 Hz 88 / 8.8.Wolf V Series Hood Display 88 or 8.8.: All LEDs Lit All control LEDs flashing, does not moveWolf Downdraft All LEDs Flashing: Vent Will Not Rise or Lower Blower speed LED blinking (Heat Sentry)Wolf Hood Heat Sentry Blinking Blower LED: Overheat Protection Active FCWolf V Series Black Glass Hood Code FC: Charcoal Filter Reminder FG (looks like F6)Wolf V Series Black Glass Hood Code FG: Clean Grease Filters

Filter light solid / flashingFilter light solid / flashing questions

What is the difference between solid and flashing?

Solid after 100 hours means clean the grease filters. Flashing every 2 seconds after 200 hours means replace the charcoal filters. Both are reminders and neither shuts the hood down.

How do I reset the filter light?

After cleaning or replacing the filters, hold the 3 button for 5 seconds. The light should go out. If it does not, check the filters are seated and try again.

When should I book a visit?

If the light will not reset, or the hood has weak airflow after new filters, call us. We check the filters and control, with a written price before any work.